The PGA of Australia, Golf Australia, Golf Victoria and School Sport Victoria, have provided approximately 100 Victorian teachers the opportunity to undertake professional development in golf.

Held at Oakleigh South Primary School on
Friday, November 21, the Golf Teacher Professional Development (PD) morning was
designed for teachers who are both golfers and non-golfers, offering practical
sessions on simple strategies for introducing basic golf skills into schools.

"Participation is key to the future
sustainability of golf and this day provides an avenue for introducing the
MyGolf junior program into more schools," said Brian Thorburn, Chief Executive
Officer of the PGA.

Stephen Pitt, Chief Executive Officer of
Golf Australia added, "Through the MyGolf program, both Golf Australia and the
PGA of Australia are looking to grow the game in schools and clubs across
Australia. This professional development session allows us to spread the
message that golf is a game for all and a game for life."

Through a variety of activities, which can
be set up in school grounds, the interactive morning also outlined the
application of the MyGolf Schools Program which is currently undergoing a review
to improve alignment to the Australian School Curriculum.

With the PGA and Golf Australia recently
announcing a joint venture to develop MyGolf as the national junior golf
program, the training day highlights the very essence of the new look national
program.

"For our teachers to have the opportunity to
be trained by PGA professionals in delivering a unified program that has been
developed by both the national amateur and professional bodies is a great
opportunity", said Nick Mooney, Strategic Manager School Sport Victoria

The direction it is heading in alignment to
the Australian School Curriculum provides a clear structure and sound
foundation for golf to become a regular at more schools throughout Victoria,
which in turn benefits our schools by providing more variety.

The School Sport Victoria Golf Subcommittee
has been integral in bringing all groups together to drive this and a variety
of other school golf initiatives."

Provided free of charge to teachers,
attendees also received a school golf kit, and then enjoyed an afternoon at the
2014 Australian Masters running concurrently next door at the Metropolitan Golf
Club.